Established in 1998, The Whetstone Group is based in Ottawa with associates across Canada and internationally. Offering a wide range of services to clients in both the public and non-governmental sectors, our approach is to promote and support change processes through citizen engagement, partnership building and efforts designed to address long-term sustainability of government and community-based initiatives.

The Whetstone Group specializes in;

• Community-based and participatory approaches to developing policy, conducting research and recommending practical solutions for Health and Social Service Issues;
• Consultation on the use of modern Internet based communications technologies, to communicate messages and effect change;
• Facilitation of meetings to achieve consensus and build a basis for action among participants.

The Whetstone Group has been engaged in consulting assignments with both domestic and international scope.  We have extensive experience with Federal, Provincial and Municipal Governments, as well as non government organizations and private sector for profit groups.

At The Whetstone Group, we view ourselves as your Partners for Change – using our skills and resources to help you, the client, achieve your goals.  Whether the result is a well focused, effective report, a redesigned Web presence, or a well run effective meeting, The Whetstone Group is dedicated to providing an effective outcome for you.